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Item 513-Credit for Engine Companies <br /> The first item reviewed is Item 513 "Credit for Engine Companies". This item reviews the <br /> number of engine companies, their pump capacity, hose testing, pump testing and the <br /> equipment carried on the in-service pumpers. To be recognized, pumper apparatus must <br /> meet the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus which <br /> include a minimum 250 gpm pump, an emergency warning system, a 300 gallon water tank <br /> and hose. <br /> The review of the number of needed pumpers considers the Basic Fire Flow; the response <br /> distance to built-upon areas;the method of operation; and the response outside the city. <br /> Item 501.A.Number of Needed Engine Companies(NE): <br /> BASIC FIRE FLOW, GPM ENGINE COMPANIES <br /> 500- 1,000 1 <br /> 1,250-2,500 2 <br /> 3,000- 3,500 3 <br /> For maximum credit, the FSRS indicates that 20 engine companies are needed in the fire <br /> district.This number is calculated as follows: <br /> The greater of: <br /> a) 3 engine companies to support a Basic Fire Flow of 3500 gpm. <br /> b) 20 engine companies to provide fire suppression services to areas with a reasonable <br /> population of properties without a responding fire station within 1%miles. <br /> c) 3 engine companies based upon the method of operation of the fire department. <br /> The FSRS recognizes that there are 11 engine companies in service. <br /> For maximum credit in the FSRS, at least two engine companies should respond for all <br /> reported first alarms for fires in buildings. The credit for engine companies has been reduced <br /> by 0.0 percent because the FSRS review deemed there is an adequate response to all <br /> reported fires in the district. <br /> For each engine, ISO reviews the pump capacity as indicated by a pumper test, the hose <br /> (including hose testing)and the equipment carried. <br /> For maximum credit in the schedule, pumper service tests must be done annually and <br /> documented. ISO evaluates the pumper service tests using NFPA 1911, Standard for the <br /> inspection, Maintenance, Testing and Retirement of In-service Automotive Fire Apparatus. <br /> This Standard indicates that the service tests should be conducted for. <br /> - 20 minutes @ 100% capacity at 150 psi <br /> - 10 minutes @ 70% capacity at 200 psi <br /> - 10 minutes @ 50%capacity at 250 psi <br /> Other factors such as the"overload test" are not evaluated in the FSRS and are not required <br /> for FSRS credit. <br /> ®ISO Properties,Ina,2007 Page 17 <br />